Digital Prescription: Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

A step-by-step guide to making decisions around ovarian cancer.

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Welcome to Survivornet’s ovarian cancer digital prescription for diganosis and treatment.

A remarkable group of world renowned experts has collaborated on this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing from these leading doctors, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 8 Video Segments

Overview (2)
1. Making an Initial Plan Should Be About Treatment — But Also Your Needs, Goals & Fears

Dr. Elizabeth Jewell

Discussing your ovarian cancer treatment options with your doctor can help to find a plan that will work best for you.

2. Ovarian Cancer – Overcoming Fear

Dr. Oliver Dorigo

You may be feeling fear of ovarian cancer after a diagnosis. We hope SurvivorNet can help you deal with your emotions and focus on the journey ahead.

Diagnosis (3)
3. Ovarian Cancer: The Cancer That Whispers

Dr. Beth Karlan

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are very vague but there are warning signs to look out for including nausea, bloating and a change in bowel habits.

4. Ways to Diagnose Ovarian Cancer – The Initial Examination

Dr. Beth Karlan

What to Expect When Your Doctor Suspects Ovarian Cancer

5. Using Imaging To Understand Your Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Bobbie Rimel

Imaging in Ovarian Cancer

Initial Treatment (3)
6. What You Need to Know About The Standard of Care for Initial Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Dana Chase

Standard of Care Ovarian Cancer

7. Ovarian Cancer Treatment: Surgery or Chemotherapy First?

Dr. Jose Alejandro Rauh-Hain

The best method for ovarian cancer treatment is a precise combination of chemotherapy and surgery, rather than a choice between the two methods.

8. PARP Inhibitors Can Be Effective as Part of Initial Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Ursula Matulonis

While PARP inhibitors are traditionally used at the end of treatment, clinical trials are showing that they can be an effective initial treatment as well.

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